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Policy support needed to boost sustainable aviation fuels in China
China's aviation sector needs sustainable fuels to lower its carbon footprint, but support is needed to reduce costs and increase production
Saudia invests in innovative sustainability programmes
Saudia said it is committed to promoting the future of sustainable flying and to minimise emissions. The airline is working on a variety of sustainability projects and new environmentally friendly initiatives.
Tourism Malaysia promotes its sustainability offers at BIT 2023
Tourism Malaysia participated at the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT) from February 12-14 in Milan this year, presenting Malaysia’s strong identity as a sustainable destination.
Austrian Airlines Adds Sustainable Travel Options With Eco-Friendly Fares
After piloting (no pun intended) its Green Fare concept on routes from Scandinavia last year, Austrian Airlines is now launching the option for customers to "fly more sustainably" throughout Europe. The Green Fare option will be available for both economy and business class on continental services
Lufthansa Group rolls out Green Fare across all its airlines
The Lufthansa Group will begin offering fares that already have carbon offsetting options built-in starting February 15, 2023.
Fly Aboard These International Airlines That Are Bringing Sustainability To The Skies
With sustainability being the word of the day in aviation circles, here’s a look at some green initiatives by major international airlines.
AIR NEW ZEALAND AND EMBRAER TO COLLABORATE ON NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS
“We want to be a leader in the roll-out of zero emissions aircraft. Having Embraer as one of our long-term partners will grow our collective understanding of zero emissions aircraft technology as it develops and will give them the confidence, they are developing a product that’s viable for us.”
SUSTAINABLE HOTEL GROUP IBEROSTAR TO BE CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2030, 20 YEARS AHEAD OF THE INDUSTRY'S GLOBAL TARGET
Iberostar, an international leader in responsible tourism, will bring its carbon emissions down to zero by 2030, 20 years before the global hospitality industry target.
LATAM is the world’s fifth most sustainable airline, according to Standard & Poor’s
LATAM Airlines Group is the fifth best performing airline in sustainability worldwide and the first in the Americas and Europe, according to the most recent Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by Standard & Poor’s (S&P Global).